HEAD coach Paul Dunne insists set-pieces will be key to Bournemouth's hopes of denting Newton Abbot's impressive home record tomorrow (2.30pm).
Lions make the lengthy trip to South Devon to face the fifth-placed All Whites who have won their past three home matches in National Three South West.
With just one win from five attempts on the road this season, back-to-back league defeats have kept the Chapel Gate outfit too close to the lower reaches for comfort with Dunne calling for a resolute response.
Dunne told the Daily Echo: “Newton Abbot have a strong record so it will be a tough test but one the players will be well prepared for and we are looking forward to it.
“It represents a similar challenge to that posed by most teams in this league. They have a big, powerful pack so getting right the set-pieces and scrums will be key to getting the right result.
“We are taking a pretty strong side down there and having a fully-fit Josh Terry in the front row after a shoulder complaint and work commitments will be important.”
Lions will be without influential duo Tim Collier (unavailable) and Dan Connolly, the latter suffering a small knock after making his comeback from long-term injury against Hornets last week.
Andy Spikings (foot) is expected to be out until Christmas, while new hooker David Shough is not available for the next couple of weeks.
- Elsewhere, Southern Counties South leaders Swanage entertain struggling Corsham, while fourth-placed Wimborne face an intriguing trip to second-placed Sherborne.
In Dorset & Wilts One South, Oakmeadians host a derby date with table-topping Dorset Dockers at Meyrick Park (all 2.30pm).
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